pennsylvania farm show

january 9-16, 2016

2016 will mark the 100th year of the Pennsylvania Farm Show, the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the nation, with nearly 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibits. In addition to the great food, farm show is also a great time to educate the public - and especially kids, on the importance of veterinary medicine for all animals and especially preventive care.

we want you!

PVMA and the Pennsylvania Veterinary Foundation (PVF) host a booth at the show and we want you to help us!

Our booth focuses mainly on preventive care, but contains many aspects of veterinary medicine, careers, and animals. Sections of the booth include:

Bones - skulls and small skeletons will be on hand

Oddities - veterinary yuckies including gall stones, spleens, tumors, glands, and more are on hand to examine in plastic jars

X-rays - a variety of x-rays are available to view showing things that were swallowed, broken bones, pregnancy, and more

Career Information: kids can take home information from PVMA and AVMA on various career paths in the veterinary profession and the required schooling

Game Wheel - kids get to spin the and answer corresponding questions for candy - and knowledge!

Coloring station - a series of veterinary themed coloring sheets and activity sheets are on hand for kids to color in the booth or take home

Live Animals - if you have a pet that can handle large crowds, you are welcome to bring them to the booth. Live animals are the biggest draw and can really brighten someone's day.

volunteer

We hope to have three people per 4 hour shift:

9:00am - 1:00pm

1:00pm - 5:00pm

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Volunteers will be provided a parking pass, detailed instructions, and will receive a complimentary meal before or after their shift. To volunteer, please click here and choose the shift(s) you would like to work.